Lounge Frog guide
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 787-10 (318 seats) vs United Airlines Boeing 787-10 (318 seats)
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 787-10 (318 seats) has 318 seats and United Airlines Boeing 787-10 (318 seats) has 318. Economy legroom is more generous on the first (31.1 vs 31 inches of pitch).
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat | Pitch | Width | Recline | Bed | Power | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 318 seatsWorld Business Class | 38 | 1–10 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | — | — | — | Every seat | Yes |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 318 seatsPremium Comfort | 28 | 11–15 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | 38.2 in | — | — | — | Every seat | Yes |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 318 seatsEconomy Comfort | 36 | 17–20 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | 35 in | — | — | — | Every seat | Yes |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 318 seatsEconomy Class | 216 | 21–47 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | 31.1 in | — | — | — | Every seat | Yes |
United Airlines · 318 seatsUnited Polaris business class | 44 | 1–11 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed | — | 20.5 in | — | 78 in | — | Yes |
United Airlines · 318 seatsUnited Premium Plus | 21 | 20–22 | 2-3-2 | Recliner | 38 in | 19 in | 6 in | — | — | Yes |
United Airlines · 318 seatsUnited Economy | 253 | 30–60 | 3-3-3 | Recliner | 31 in | 17.3 in | 3 in | — | — | Yes |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 787-10 (318 seats)
318 seats: 28 good, 26 mixed, 18 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (World Business Class): front row of World Business Class at the window, with direct aisle access.
- Rows 2–9, seats A and K (World Business Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 10, seat A (World Business Class): last Business row has only the window seats, so the cabin's rear is quiet; the galley is behind.
- Row 10, seat K (World Business Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
Seats to avoid
- Row 26, seats D, E and G (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 27, seat A (Economy Class): backs onto the mid-cabin lavatories: limited recline and a queue beside you.
- Row 27, seats B, C, H, J and K (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 46, seats A, B and C (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
United Airlines Boeing 787-10 (318 seats)
318 seats: 57 good, 28 mixed, 15 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 2–10, seats A and L (United Polaris business class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Rows 31–34, seats A, B, C, D, E, F, J, K and L (United Economy): united Economy Plus: about 34" of pitch, against 31" in Economy
- Row 44, seats D, E and F (United Economy): united Economy Plus: about 34" of pitch, against 31" in Economy
Seats to avoid
- Row 11, seats D and G (United Polaris business class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 40, seats A, B, C, J, K and L (United Economy): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 59, seats B, C, J and K (United Economy): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 60, seats D, E and F (United Economy): next to a galley, with light and noise during service